Burn After Reading (2008)

Burn After Reading (2008)
When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst (John Malkovich) falls into the hands of Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) and Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt), the two gym employees see a chance to make enough money for her to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo doofuses and those in their orbit.
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Release Date: September 12th, 2008

DVD Release Date: December 21st, 2008

R |1 hr 35 min

Plot Summary

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst (John Malkovich) falls into the hands of Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) and Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt), the two gym employees see a chance to make enough money for her to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo doofuses and those in their orbit.

Cast: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, Richard Jenkins, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche

Director: Joel Coen , Ethan Coen

Genres: Comedy drama , Thriller

Production Co: Working Title Films

Distributors: Focus Features

Keywords: Murder, Car, Friend, 2000s, Witty, Temptation, Quest, Escape

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Ratings & Reviews

50
Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal
It's a cheerful trifle tossed off by the Coen brothers in their self-enchanted mode, an approach to comedy that shrugs off comedy's cardinal rule -- Don't Act Funny. show more
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Peter TraversRolling Stone
It would be no country for movie lovers without the Coens. They still manage to run unmuzzled while the rest of Hollywood runs scared. show more
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Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter
Joel and Ethan Coen clearly are in a prankish mood, knocking out a minor piece of silliness with all the trappings of an A-list studio movie. show more